Grid

The Grid section displays a flexible collage of feature images. Mix and match between different size blocks and reorder them to create a promotional feature or lookbook layout.

Set up section

Editing a template changes all pages that use that template. To edit specific pages, you can create new templates or insert dynamic content with metafields

In the editor side panel, click (+) Add section and select Grid. Click and hold the drag handles ⋮⋮ to re-order sections.

Click the section to edit the general section styles: Padding | Top divider | Animation

Add grid blocks

Add Grid blocks with adjustable widths. Create different layouts by reordering the blocks with the drag-and-drop handles ⋮⋮ and customize the width and height of each block.

STEPS

In your theme editor (Customize):

  1. Click on a Grid item block to open the settings.

    Click (+) Add item to create new grid blocks.

    Click Remove block or the eye icon to delete or hide a block.

  2. Under Background image, click Select Image to select or upload an image.

    There are no required image dimensions. We recommend a minimum width of 2500px for optimal quality across all devices.

    (Optional.) Select or upload alternate Mobile image that looks best on smaller screen sizes.

  3. Change the Media fit to either have your image Cover the entire block or Contain the image in the block with its original shape.

  4. Use Image focal points to specify the main focus of your images. The focal point of your image will remain centered and within frame when your site adapts to different screen sizes.

    See our image guide to learn more about specifying a focal point for an image used within a section or for an uploaded image file when used anywhere on your site.

  5. Use the Height and Mobile height sliders to control the maximum height of the grid item.

  6. Change the width of the grid item (for desktop screens). Either 100%, 66%, 50%, 33%, or 25%.

  7. Use the drag and drop handles ⋮⋮ to change the layout of the mosaic blocks.

    Click the Remove block button in the block settings to remove a block.

  8. Click Save.

Add background media

Support for background videos were added in v5.2.0. View the changelog or learn how to update your theme.

Add an image or autoplay video (without sound) as the grid item's background.

For autoplay videos, make sure your video files meet the following requirements:

Video file type

.mp4 or .mov Embedded YouTube or Vimeo videos are not supported.

Video length

< 15 seconds (Recommended)

Video size

< 10MB (Recommended)

Click Grid item block to find settings

Image

Select or upload an image.

Mobile image

Select or upload an alternate image to display on mobile screens.

Video

Add a short autoplay video (without sound) to replace the image.

Mobile video

Upload an alternate video to display on mobile screens.

Width

Choose the width of the grid item as a percentage of the section width. Select 100%, 66%, 50%, 33%, or 25%.

Height

Set the maximum height of the grid item in pixels for desktop screens.

Mobile height

Set the maximum height of the grid item in pixels for mobile screens.

Image

Select an image to display as the grid item background. There are no required image dimensions. We recommend a minimum width or height of 2500px.

Media fit

Choose to have the item image Cover the entire block or Contain the image in the block with its original shape.

Image focal point

Select the most important part of the image to keep centered. Use focal points to avoid unwanted cropping across different screen sizes. You can specify a focal point for an image used within a section or for an uploaded image file. Learn more in our Image settings guide.

Add block headings

Each grid block can have up to three types of headings. Adjust the position, width, and color of your headings to match your image.

STEPS

In your theme editor (Customize):

  1. Click on the Grid item block to open the settings.

  2. (Optional.) Enter text for an Accent heading in all capitals above the main heading.

    We recommend a short one or two word label.

  3. Add Heading text for a title.

    we recommend a short title of just a few words.

    Change the Heading size to Small, Medium, or Large.

  4. Add Subheading text for a short paragraph.

    We recommend two to three short sentences.

    Change the Subheading size to Small, Medium, or Large.

  5. (Optional.) Add additional Text to display beneath the Subheading.

  6. Select a Text position (above) to position your headings (and button) in one of 9 areas of the grid block.

    Change the Text size to Small, Medium, or Large.

  7. Select a Text color to match your headings to your brand and make sure the text is readable.

    We recommend using WebAIM's contrast checker when matching colors to make sure your text is clear and readable for everyone.

  8. Click Save.

Add block button

You can link to your collections or products or any other page. Add a Button Label and Link to display a button. Leave the Button label blank to make the entire block a clickable link.

STEPS

In your theme editor (Customize):

  1. Click on the Grid item block to open the settings.

  2. Select or paste a Link.

    Make sure you copy the full URL, including https:// at the start. For example: https://instagram.com/abc123.

  3. Enter text for a Button label.

    Leave the Button text blank to make the entire block a clickable link.

    The most effective button labels ask customers to do something (e.g. Get started, Join us, Shop now). To learn more, read "What is a Call to Action?"

  4. Select a Button style: either Solid, Outline, or Text.

  5. Click Save.

Block colors

Customize the grid block colors and add either a Overlay color or Overlay gradient over your grid image.

STEPS

In your theme editor (Customize):

  1. Click on the Grid item block to open the settings.

  2. Under Color, use the color selectors to customize the Background, Text, Buttons, and Sold button text.

    We recommend using WebAIM's contrast checker when matching colors to make sure your text is clear and readable for everyone.

  3. Change the Overlay color and Overlay opacity using the slider to increase the contrast between the text and slide image.

    These settings help make your text clear and readable.

    Set the Opacity to 100% to create a solid color slide. This helps avoid images that include text in the image itself, which are not responsive or recommended.

  4. (Optional) Click the Overlay gradient option to add a color overlay that fades across a range of hues.

    You can choose the style, angle, position, and opacity of the gradient. See Shopify's color gradient guide to learn more.

  5. Click Save.

Setting
Description

Text position

Choose the placement of the headings within the grid item. Select one of nine positions.

Accent

Add text to show a small heading above the main heading.

Heading

Add text to show a main heading.

Heading size

Change the font size of the heading to Small, Medium, or Large.

Subheading

Enter text to display a section subheading below the heading.

Subheading size

Change the font size of the subheading to Small, Medium, or Large.

Text

Add text to show a subheading below the main heading.

Text size

Change the font size of the text to Small, Medium, or Large.

Button link

Select or paste a URL for a button. This link applies to the entire grid item if the button label field is blank.

Button label

Enter text to display as the button label. The most effective button labels ask customers to do something (e.g. Get started, Join us, Shop now).

Button style

Choose a style for the button. Select Solid, Outline, or Text.

Section header

Add a heading and subheading at the top of the section and choose their alignment.

STEPS

In your theme editor (Customize):

  1. Click on the Grid section to open the section settings.

  2. Enter Heading text to display a section title.

  3. Enter Subheading text to display below the heading.

    Use the formatting buttons to add text styles, links, or lists. To learn more, see Shopify's Rich text editor guide.

  4. Set the Alignment of the headings to Left, Right, or Center.

  5. Click Save.

Setting
Description

Heading

Add text to show a main heading above the section.

Subheading

Add text to show a subheading below the main heading.

Alignment

Set the position of the section Heading and Text. Either Left, Right, or Center.

Section layout

Adjust the overall section style by changing the section width and grid spacing (between blocks).

STEPS

In your theme editor (Customize):

  1. Click the Grid section to open the settings.

  2. Choose whether to set the Content width of the section to Full width.

  3. Use the slider to control the Grid spacing between the blocks.

  4. Click Save.

Setting
Description

Enable full width

Choose to display headings as center-aligned within section. Uncheck this option to align headings to the left.

Grid spacing

Increase or decrease the spacing between the grid blocks: between 0 and 50 pixels.

Related links

Collection list grid Featured collection grid Gallery carousel Multi-column

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